The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis

The Dollhouse

Fiona Davis

289 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors lived side by side while attempting to claw th...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 4,000 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 85%

emotional: 50%

adventurous: 26%

reflective: 25%

hopeful: 23%

sad: 20%

inspiring: 16%

dark: 14%

informative: 14%

tense: 14%

lighthearted: 11%

challenging: 5%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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